iPhone Jailbreaking

Originally Posted by mirumoD4

yeah, Apple likes to keep control of things, so you only have the App store and nothing else... legally... Sideloading is not an option.
many people jailbreak to get some tweaks or purchase apps that were declined by the app store. yet there is a vast majority who use it to pirate apps.

Maybe that is how they make sure there aren't a lot of problems with their devices. I wonder if there is an approval process to get an application on the App Store.

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Originally Posted by avenue

Maybe that is how they make sure there aren't a lot of problems with their devices. I wonder if there is an approval process to get an application on the App Store.

I read that there actually is a very rigid approval process. Some devs wait for weeks or months before they can start selling their app. If it does not get approved, they either modify the app and try again, or just upload their app in Cydia along with the other unapproved apps.

Originally Posted by mirumoD4

I read that there actually is a very rigid approval process. Some devs wait for weeks or months before they can start selling their app. If it does not get approved, they either modify the app and try again, or just upload their app in Cydia along with the other unapproved apps.

Well, that is a good thing. At least you know any applications from the App Store should be decent. With Google Play I'm not always sure if it's a safe application to download.

yeah i believe those restrictions in installing 3rd party apps are a good way of somehow protecting the device from viruses. It could also filter some not so good apps. The App Store offers somewhat "filtered" apps so basically of an iPhone is JBd the risks are already present. Hmmm...

Originally Posted by quietlychaotic

yeah i believe those restrictions in installing 3rd party apps are a good way of somehow protecting the device from viruses. It could also filter some not so good apps. The App Store offers somewhat "filtered" apps so basically of an iPhone is JBd the risks are already present. Hmmm...

Since there is a lot of discussion on the iPhone in this thread, and since Android phones are competitors, I created a thread called "Android vs iPhone" so we can discuss why we prefer one over the other. Here is a link to the thread: Android vs iPhone

Originally Posted by avenue

Well, that is a good thing. At least you know any applications from the App Store should be decent. With Google Play I'm not always sure if it's a safe application to download.

With the Play store, it is a more passive method. They let most apps in, but remove them when someone notices a faulty app and reports it. its a lot less secure, but less use of their own resources. Once again, Google is only looking out for themselves.

Originally Posted by mirumoD4

With the Play store, it is a more passive method. They let most apps in, but remove them when someone notices a faulty app and reports it. its a lot less secure, but less use of their own resources. Once again, Google is only looking out for themselves.

Do you prefer Apple's stricter and safer App Store, or do you prefer Google's relaxed Google Play?

I can't decide. I'd probably go with Apple's App Store because it is safer. Then again, it might not have all of the applications I want if there is a lengthy approval process.

Originally Posted by avenue

Do you prefer Apple's stricter and safer App Store, or do you prefer Google's relaxed Google Play?

I can't decide. I'd probably go with Apple's App Store because it is safer. Then again, it might not have all of the applications I want if there is a lengthy approval process.

I kind of prefer Apple's method. Think of it this way, all the properly working and quality tested apps are stored in one place (app store) then add the open factor of android by creating 3rd party stores that holds the less tested stuff for people to try. At least there is a place where you know you are secure, and places where you can go and feel adventurous.

Originally Posted by mirumoD4

I kind of prefer Apple's method. Think of it this way, all the properly working and quality tested apps are stored in one place (app store) then add the open factor of android by creating 3rd party stores that holds the less tested stuff for people to try. At least there is a place where you know you are secure, and places where you can go and feel adventurous.

Yeah, I think Apple has done it right. If people stick to the App Store there will be less people going to the store wondering what is wrong with there phone. Many problems with Android phones are because of applications that were downloaded that aren't compatible. If the applications have gone through an approval process that wouldn't be a problem.

Do you think it's possible that Google will take Apple's approach and have a stricter approval process, or do you think Google will remain relaxed the way it is now?